Kyabram News

Surge in family violence expected in wake of coronavirus pandemic

Self-isolation and social distancing might seem like a daunting, lonely road. For many, it will be a living hell. Victims of domestic violence could be trapped with their abusers as Kyabram and district prepares for a state-wide lockdown due to...

Charmayne Allison

1 hour ago

News

KCLC offering support to residents in self-isolation

HAS self-isolation taken a toll on you and your family? Then be sure to check your letterbox and you might find a much-needed helping hand.

Jared Prestwidge

22 hours ago

News

Tongala resident reveals key to success when working from home

DURING the past few months, the spread of the coronavirus has forced people to make a lot of unexpected changes to their daily lives. Tongala’s Tanya Hesson was in that boat two years ago.

Jared Prestwidge

31 Mar 2020

News

Tongala resident reveals key to success when working from home

DURING the past few months, the spread of the coronavirus has forced people to make a lot of unexpected changes to their daily lives. Tongala’s Tanya Hesson was in that boat two years ago.

Jared Prestwidge

31 Mar 2020

News

Limited flu vaccinations available

Campaspe Shire Council will be offering free flu vaccinations from this week to young children (aged 6 months to under 5 years), residents over 65 years and eligible ‘at risk’ people only. Acting regulatory and community services general...

Kyabram Free Press

31 Mar 2020

News

2020 Tidy Towns Awards applications now open

ARE you contributing to managing litter or reducing waste in your neighbourhood or town? Does your initiative help inspire or empower your community? Have you embarked on a project that is preventing damage to or restoring the natural environment?...

Kyabram Free Press

31 Mar 2020

News

Kyabram GP urges residents to stay hygiene-vigilant to ease Coronavirus spread

KYABRAM Regional Clinic general practitioner Sameer Badgoti has outlined the current information surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kyabram Free Press

30 Mar 2020

News

Kyabram and district residents urged to get up and active in April

KYABRAM and district residents are encouraged to register online and commit to 30 minutes of physical activity a day this coming month as part of Active April.

Kyabram Free Press

26 Mar 2020

News

Kyabram businesses hit hard by COVID-19

WE are living in extraordinary times. The development and influence of the coronavirus has been swift and devastating.

Jared Prestwidge

24 Mar 2020

News

The way we were from above | Looking Back

THIS aerial photograph of the southern area of Kyabram was taken by former Kyabram photographer Tony Cole.

Kyabram Free Press

24 Mar 2020

News

KDHS gives update on COVID-19 measures

IN response to current events surrounding COVID-19, Kyabram District Health Service has taken measures to ensure every available resource is dedicated to managing the pandemic and planning for the coming months.

Kyabram Free Press

24 Mar 2020

News

Ky West Hotel donates $6500 to local CFA and BlazeAid

THE Ky West Hotel showed an immense amount of community spirit recently, when it donated 100 per cent of the proceeds from its February fundraiser event to volunteer organisations that were on the front lines during the recent bushfire season. Of...

Jared Prestwidge

24 Mar 2020

News

Kyabram and district schools show mixed performances in 2019 NAPLAN

THE 2019 NAPLAN results were made available to the public on Thursday, with the majority of Kyabram and district’s schools recording middling or declining results when compared to the rest of Australia.

Jared Prestwidge

23 Mar 2020

News

Dumbleyoung and its ace in the lake

Veteran Kyabram journalist Gus Underwood visits a small Western Australian town which has been made famous by a nearby lake and a water speed ace... DUMBLEYOUNG, a small, sleepy wheatbelt town in central southern Western Australia roared to life...

Kyabram Free Press

22 Mar 2020

News

2020 Big Freeze calls for Kyabram sliders

THE second annual Big Freeze Echuca-Moama is fast approaching, with Kyabram and district residents and businesses encouraged to get involved for a good cause. Held at the Moama Recreation Reserve on May 24, the event sees local personalities take...

Jared Prestwidge

21 Mar 2020

News

Tongala IGA faces abuse and racism in wake of coronavirus

TONGALA IGA is facing a barrage of abuse and racism from inconsiderate panic-buyers in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Forcing the locally owned business to introduce a ‘locals only’ policy on certain items. Store manager Jodie...

Ivy Jensen

19 Mar 2020

News

Conduct of Echuca-Moama councils combined cost almost $30,000

RATEPAYERS have footed an almost $17,000 bill for code of conduct complaints against current Campaspe Shire councillors. Campaspe has spent $16,850 over the term of this council to internally resolve 18 code of conduct breaches, with inappropriate...

Lachlan Durling

19 Mar 2020

News

Kyabram Lions Club finish work on new storage shed

THE Kyabram Lions Club are now the proud owners of a brand new storage shed, designed to hold all of the necessary tools and equipment needed for their work in the community as well as their annual Legends of the Mountain event. Housed at the...

Jared Prestwidge

20 Mar 2020

News

Kyabram and district warned of phone scammers

KYABRAM and district residents are urged to be on the lookout for phone scammers currently doing the rounds and misleading the public. A Merrigum resident, who declined to be named, said he received calls on March 18 and March 19 from someone...

Jared Prestwidge

20 Mar 2020